The Tobacco Moment Show
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Recently, executives from large pharmaceutical companies testified in front of a congressional subcommittee on the outrageous price increases for prescription drugs. The New York Times hoped for a “tobacco moment”, when the execs would be held accountable for the misery they have caused, but instead, they received a “stern talking to”, and virtually nothing was accomplished. Our Tobacco Moment show memorializes yet another lost chance to improve America’s healthcare. We also talk about measles,
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